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Council amends annexation code to allow streamlined annexation process when owners and local electors consent
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 150 (annexation) to allow use of a statutory streamlined annexation procedure when 100% of property owners petition and 50% of local electors consent; staff said the change can save roughly 90 days and about $2,000 for qualifying annexations.
The Hermiston City Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 150 of the municipal code to reflect a statute that allows a streamlined annexation process when certain consent thresholds are met. Planning staff explained the change: under state law, when 100% of property owners petition to annex and at least 50% of the electors…
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